30. Implemented a security canopy of 58 cameras to monitor critical infrastructure.
31. Welcomed the opening of Celtic Media Centre, Nergyzed Entertainment, Yatec and Sterling Studios to focus on the growing film, animation and gaming industry.
32. Put into service a mounted patrol to increase safety downtown, for parades and large public events.
33. Secured upgrades to Baton Rouge bond ratings for Green Light and sewer improvements programs that are saving millions in interest payments.
34. Funded a $500,000 economic development partnership with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber to provide an economic development program for East Baton Rouge Parish.
35. Opened Minority Business Opportunity Centers in Baton Rouge and New Orleans to help minority businesses participate in the rebuilding of Louisiana.
36. Established the Baton Rouge Bankers' Roundtable to provide small business loans and micro loans to small businesses.
37. Created the Baton Rouge Film Commission that has to date attracted more than $55 million in economic impact from the film and video industries to our parish.
38. Supplemented Louisiana's tax credits to make Baton Rouge one of the only cities offering additional incentives through workforce development funds to lure the film industry to our city.
39. Lead an economic development delegation to Los Angeles immediately following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to promote Baton Rouge to the film and entertainment industry.
40. Secured a premier of the movie "All the King's Men" in Baton Rouge to promote city as a film location.
41. Lead a Baton Rouge delegation to the American Film Market and successfully recruited motion picture executives to scout Baton Rouge locations for filming.
42. Commissioned a Riverfront Master Plan for Downtown Baton Rouge to spur redevelopment.
43. Funded design and construction of the North Boulevard Town Square to complement the Entertainment District.
44. Formed the Mayor's Task Force on HIV/AIDS to bring together the providers of education and resources to fight this terrible disease.
45. Tirelessly promoted the importance of early screening for cancer.
46. Established a "311 Call Center" with trained operators for citizens to request service or information.
47. Launched "Operation Restore Pride" to clean up at-risk neighborhoods, hold job fairs, crime prevention workshops, repair homes and restore neighborhood pride and connectivity.
48. Supports and participates in the Literacy Coalition with the Baton Rouge Rotary and Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
49. Created the BR Area Digital Industries Consortium with LSU, BR Area Chamber and BR Area Foundation to build capacity for attracting the film, video and animation industries.
50. Revamped law enforcement's involvement with schools by establishing a School Resource Officers unit within BRPD.
51. Formed a partnership with the Baton Rouge Black Chamber of Commerce to support minority businesses.
52. Formed a partnership with SCORE to provide retired executives to help small businesses.
53. Negotiated an agreement with the Taiwan National Science Council to collaborate on medical research and technology park development with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
54. Broke ground on two construction projects in the Green Light Program only two years from approval by voters - a process that has taken 5-6 years in the past.
55. Kicked off development of the Baton Rouge Loop by funding initial phase of planning and securing $4 million in state funds for second phase six months ahead of schedule.
56. Supports and participates in a multi-parish plan to widen and develop the I-10 and I-12 economic corridor.
57. Expanded security canopy by adding 80 additional cameras and a gunshot detection system to monitor high crime areas.
58. Implemented a wireless network for emergency responders to allow for viewing of cameras and transfer of information while protecting our citizens.
59. Implemented a new emergency notification system called Connect CTY that will notify of emergencies to telephones, cell phones, email, text messages.
60. Funded pay raises for firefighters to recruit and retain the best.
61. Provided two forensic scientists to expedite EBR cases through the State Police Crime Lab.
62. Implemented the installation of LED traffic signals throughout the parish for greater maintenance, safety and energy efficiency.
63. Allocated funding to replace five outdated fire stations to help the Baton Rouge Fire Department maintain its Class 1 rating.
64. Supported EMS through its first national accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation of Ambulance Services.
65. Funded a new joint EMS/Fire station to provide better emergency services.